The delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) visited the the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant on October, 31. Bank representatives familiarized themselves with the work of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and other enterprises on the territory of the Exclusion zone under martial law and paid the special attention to those areas of activity in respect of which the EIB may initiate the future cooperation.
The administration of SSE «Chornobyl NPP» informed the delegation about the key challenges, the main of them remains the constant threat of attacks by the russian federation. It was emphasized that despite the difficult conditions, the staff continues to implement the current programs of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, in particular, the management of radioactive waste, decommissioning of power units and the development of the infrastructure of the Exclusion zone.
From 28 to 31 October 2025, the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (Slovakia) hosted the IAEA National Workshop on the Basics of Cost Estimation for Nuclear Facilities Decommissioning. The event, organised by the Slovak Government with the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), brought together experts to share their experience in using CERREX and AquilaCosting Software tools based on the International Structure for Decommissioning Costing (ISDC) methodology. The workshop focused on RBMK-type power reactors and related auxiliary facilities, which is particularly relevant for the Chornobyl NPP.
On October 31, 2025, the International non-governmental organisation Greenpeace visited the industrial site of the Chornobyl NPP as part of its visit to the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.
The State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine (SNRIU) has approved the full clearance of a batch of carbon steel from the Chornobyl NPP. The batch weighing almost 20 tonnes, was generated during the dismantling of plant equipment. This is the first batch of materials from Chornobyl NPP to be released back into the national economy, allowing Ukrainian companies to reuse or recycle them.